On April 18, in the holy month of Ramadan, at the age of 89, the father of the President of Turkmenistan, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov, passed away. The Turkmen people received this bitter news with deep sorrow.

A nationwide planting campaign took place in Ashgabat and all regions of the country. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated in the event.

XI Session of International Ahalteke Equestrian Association chaired by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took place in the Oguzkent Hotel of the capital.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held regular video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which current matters of the state policy and drafts of some documents have been reviewed.

For outstanding merits in enhancement of the world glory of ahalteke horses, in development of equestrian sports and horse breeding industry, improvement of livestock breeding, teaching of love to horse breeding art to young generation, the Mejlis of National Assembly of Turkmenistan decided to award President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the People’s Council of National Assembly Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with honorary title «Türkmenistanyň ussat halypa seýsi».

The Draft Plan of cooperation between Turkmenistan and international organizations for 2021 – 2023 has been developed. Vice-premier, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov has informed the head of the state about this at the last session of the Government.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to or country Qian Naicheng.

The opening ceremony of two big facilities – the Congress Center and Reception Center of Turkmenistan, as well as ceremonial session of International conference “International cooperation of independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan for peace and trust” took place in Turkmenistan with participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

In accordance with the Resolution of President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Merettagan Taganov was relieved of his post as Deputy Minister of Justice due to his transfer to another job.

On the occasion of the holy month of Oraza, Servant of the Two Holy Places, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdelaziz Al Saud, Sultan of Oman Hayesam bin Tariq, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani, Crown Prince, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud addressed congratulatory messages to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan.